Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad (87) celebrates with running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) after his touchdown during the second half against the Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kentucky running back Sihiem King (22) walks into the end zone for a touchdown past the Vanderbilt defense during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) throws a pass as he is brought down by Kentucky defensive end T.J. Carter (90) during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason motions to his players during the second half of their game against Kentucky at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt wide receiver C.J. Duncan (19) slips the grasp of a Kentucky defender after making a catch during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason motions to his players during the second half of their game against Kentucky at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Kentucky running back Sihiem King (22) races past the Vanderbilt defense for a touchdown during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kentucky running back Sihiem King (22) speeds past the Vanderbilt defense for a touchdown during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kentucky running back Sihiem King (22) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of their game against Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) throws a pass during the first half of their game against Kentucky at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) races up the field for a touchdown past the Vanderbilt defense during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt fan Grayson Woods checks out a cannon with members of the Army's 101st Airborne before the game against Kentucky at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mike Organ (staff writer)

Missouri 31, Vanderbilt 17: The Commodores are catching Missouri at the worst possible time. The Tigers’ offense has found a nice rhythm in the second half of the season. These are two teams heading in opposite directions and Vanderbilt is going the wrong way.

Joe Rexrode (columnist)

Missouri 34, Vanderbilt 24: This prediction is actually a vote of confidence for Vandy — look for the Commodores to fight on senior day and get more stops than some might expect. The reality is, Drew Lock is running one of college football's hottest offenses, and Vandy won't be able to keep up.

Dave Ammenheuser (sports director)

Missouri 42, Vanderbilt 21: Three weeks ago, I would’ve reversed this score. Two teams ending the season on an entirely different path.